Body Lift in Brentwood

Transform your body contours after significant weight loss with body lift surgery. Our board-certified plastic surgeons use comprehensive techniques to remove excess skin, tighten underlying tissues, and reveal the toned, proportionate physique you've worked so hard to achieve.

Comprehensive Body Contouring Expertise

With thousands of body lift procedures performed and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional journey of weight loss patients, we help individuals in Brentwood complete their transformation with comprehensive body lift surgery.

Our AAAHC-certified surgical centers provide the advanced technology, safety protocols, and dedicated care essential for optimal outcomes in complex body contouring procedures.

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What Is a Body Lift?

A body lift, also called a belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift, is an extensive surgical procedure that addresses loose, sagging skin and weakened tissues around the entire midsection of the body.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, body lift surgery typically removes excess skin from the abdomen, back, hips, and buttocks in a single procedure, creating smoother, more toned contours that better reflect your weight loss success.

Benefits of Body Lift Surgery

Patients who choose body lift at Athēnix experience numerous life-changing improvements, like:

Removes large amounts of excess, hanging skin from the midsection
Tightens and tones the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks simultaneously
Improves body proportions and creates a more natural silhouette
Enhances comfort by eliminating skin folds that cause irritation
Allows clothing to fit better and more comfortably
Addresses issues that diet and exercise cannot correct
Boosts confidence and body image after weight loss journey
Reduces hygiene concerns associated with excess skin folds
Creates smoother, firmer body contours
Provides dramatic, transformative results that complete your weight loss journey

Are You a Candidate for Body Lift Surgery?

Body lift surgery may be right for you if you:

Have lost 50 or more pounds and maintained a stable weight for at least six months
Experience significant excess skin around your midsection, back, and buttocks
Notice that loose skin causes physical discomfort, rashes, or hygiene issues
Feel that excess skin prevents you from fully enjoying your weight loss success
Maintain realistic expectations about surgical outcomes and scarring
Are in good overall health without conditions that impair healing
Do not smoke, or are committed to quitting before and after surgery
Have adequate nutrition and protein levels for proper healing
Are prepared for significant surgery with extended recovery time

Why Choose Athēnix for Your Body Lift?

Selecting Athēnix for body lift surgery means choosing:

Specialized Post-Weight Loss Expertise: Our surgeons have extensive experience with body contouring after massive weight loss and have trained with leading experts in this specialized field. They understand the unique challenges and considerations involved in these complex procedures.
Comprehensive Surgical Skills: Body lift surgery requires expertise in multiple areas including abdominoplasty, buttock lifting, and back contouring. Our surgeons possess the technical skill to address all these areas effectively in a single procedure.
Personalized Treatment Plans: We customize body lift techniques based on your unique pattern of excess skin, body proportions, and aesthetic goals rather than using a standardized approach. Some patients benefit from additional procedures like arm or thigh lifts performed separately.
Safety-First Approach: As a major surgical procedure, body lift requires meticulous planning, advanced surgical technique, and careful patient monitoring. Our AAAHC-certified facilities and experienced surgical teams prioritize your safety throughout every step.
Supportive Patient Care: We understand the emotional and physical journey of weight loss patients. Our dedicated care coordinators and clinical staff provide compassionate, judgment-free support from consultation through complete recovery.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Your Body Lift

Consultation and Cost

Your body lift starts with a consultation at our Brentwood practice. Your surgeon will examine your body contours, assess skin quality and excess, discuss your weight loss history and goals, and review your medical history including any bariatric procedures.

Body lift surgery typically costs between $15,000 and $25,000, though pricing varies based on the extent of surgery needed and whether you combine it with other procedures like breast surgery or extremity lifts. We provide transparent cost estimates and offer financing options to make this life-changing procedure accessible.

Procedure Steps

On surgery day, you'll arrive at our AAAHC-certified surgical center where our team will prepare you for this extensive procedure. Body lift surgery typically takes four to six hours under general anesthesia.

Your surgeon makes a circumferential incision around your body, typically positioned at the waistline where it can be concealed by underwear or swimwear. Through these incisions, they remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks.

The abdominal muscles are tightened if needed, similar to a tummy tuck. The buttocks are lifted to a more youthful position. All remaining skin is carefully redraped and sutured in place to create smooth, natural contours. Surgical drains are placed to prevent fluid accumulation during healing.

Recovery and Results Timeline

You'll typically stay overnight in the surgical facility or hospital for monitoring given the extent of the procedure. Here's what to expect during your body lift recovery:

Immediate Recovery (First 1-2 Weeks):

Expect significant soreness and limited mobility initially
Surgical drains will remain in place for one to two weeks
You'll wear a compression garment continuously for several weeks to minimize swelling and support healing tissues
Pain is well-managed with prescribed medication, though discomfort is notable during the first week
You'll need assistance with daily activities as your body heals
Swelling and bruising are significant but improve steadily

Returning to Activities:

Most patients need three to four weeks off work
Avoid strenuous activity for six to eight weeks
Most patients feel significantly better by six weeks
Your body will continue to improve over the following months

Results Timeline:

Initial results become visible once swelling subsides, typically within six to eight weeks
Final results emerge over six to 12 months as all swelling resolves, incisions mature, and tissues settle into their new contours
Body lift results are long-lasting, especially with stable weight maintenance
Natural aging and any significant weight fluctuations will affect your results over time

Types of Body Lift Procedures

Lower Body Lift: Addresses the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks in a circumferential procedure—the most common type of body lift.
Upper Body Lift: Focuses on the back, chest, and arms for patients who need correction in the upper torso and extremities.
Total Body Lift: Combines lower and upper body lift procedures, typically performed in stages several months apart due to the extensive nature of the surgery.
Mini Body Lift: A less extensive version for patients with moderate skin excess who don't require full circumferential correction.

Related Procedures to Consider

Many post-weight loss patients combine body lift with additional contouring procedures:

Breast Lift or Augmentation: Addresses sagging or volume loss in the breasts after significant weight loss.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Removes excess skin from the upper arms.
Thigh Lift: Addresses loose, sagging skin on the inner and outer thighs.
Facelift or Neck Lift: Completes facial rejuvenation for patients who have also lost significant facial volume.

The Benefits of a Body Lift

Removes excess loose skin
Tightens sagging skin
Creates a more proportionate figure
Gets rid of a hanging belly
Corrects problematic chafing and skin irritation
Enhances clothing fit and comfort
Provides long-lasting results
Boosts self-confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

Will body lift scars be visible?

How much weight should I lose before body lift surgery?

Can I have more children after body lift surgery?

Will insurance cover body lift surgery?

Will body lift scars be visible?

Yes, body lift involves a long incision around your midsection that will leave a permanent scar. However, the incision is strategically placed to be hidden by underwear and swimwear. Scars fade significantly over 12-18 months.

How much weight should I lose before body lift surgery?

You should reach and maintain your goal weight for at least six months before body lift surgery. Continuing weight loss after body lift can compromise your results. Most surgeons prefer patients have a BMI under 32 and be within 10-15 pounds of their long-term goal weight.

Can I have more children after body lift surgery?

While pregnancy is possible after body lift, it can compromise your results by stretching tissues and skin. Most surgeons recommend completing your family before undergoing body lift surgery for the best long-term outcomes.

Will insurance cover body lift surgery?

Body lift is typically considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance. However, in cases where excess skin causes medical issues like chronic rashes, infections, or mobility problems, insurance may cover a portion of the procedure.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

Complete your weight loss transformation with body lift surgery that removes excess skin and reveals the toned, proportionate body you've worked so hard to achieve. Contact Athēnix today to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons in Brentwood.

Body Lift in Brentwood

Comprehensive Body Contouring Expertise

Before & After Clinical Imagery

Warning:

What Is a Body Lift?

Benefits of Body Lift Surgery

Are You a Candidate for Body Lift Surgery?

Why Choose Athēnix for Your Body Lift?

What to Expect Before, During, and After Your Body Lift

Consultation and Cost

Procedure Steps

Recovery and Results Timeline

Types of Body Lift Procedures

Related Procedures to Consider

The Benefits of a Body Lift

Frequently Asked Questions

Will body lift scars be visible?

How much weight should I lose before body lift surgery?

Can I have more children after body lift surgery?

Will insurance cover body lift surgery?

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